Watertop Farm

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  • Family-friendly camping on a farm 10 minutes’ drive from Ballycastle
  • Giant’s Causeway half an hour’s drive; Cushendun Beach 15 minutes
  • Play area and mini golf on a dark skies site with grazing livestock
Here’s the chance to spend quality time outdoors with loved ones, with loads of space to roam and for kids to play. Want to experience rural life on a working hill farm? The folks running the family campsite at Watertop Farm, 10 minutes’ drive from Ballycastle in County Antrim have been welcoming guests for more than 30 years, so they must be doing something right. They’re doing absolutely everything right as it turns out. For starters: fully serviced pitches with hot showers, a play area, monster slide and mini-golf course for kids, and lots of cuddly livestock to befriend, plus safe off-road paths around the farm for campers to explore. Having said that, if you’re looking for party nights, kids’ clubs and TVs in your tent, this site is possibly not your cup of tea... On the other hand, if you’re after spectacular coast and hill views, and traffic-free hiking or biking routes amid forests, waterfalls and mountains, you’re definitely in the right place. As a couple of added bonuses, you’re pretty much guaranteed quiet nights of sound sleep in the peaceful north-coast countryside, and thanks to the lack of light pollution hereabouts, on clear nights you can spot a gazillion stars twinkling up above.

Site type

Tent pitches 12
Touring caravan pitches 12
Motorhome pitches 12
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including crazy golf, firepits are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9

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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely working farm campsite with friendly owners. Peaceful, with scenic walks to a waterfall. Spacious pitches, clean facilities, great for families with a playground and animals. Some mention shower temp/midges, others praise the tranquil vibe and handy location.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent campsite we can't wait to stay again

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Excellent laid back campsite, wish we had stayed longer. Our little boy loved the play park and wanted to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent overnight stay

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 susan F. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very nice campsite, plenty of room on individual pitches. Close to amenities for food etc. clean and well kept.

Disliked The weather!!! Nobodies fault

Recommend to friends Visit again

It has loads of potential to make it a brilliant site.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Fully serviced pitch, views, great playground and walks. Camp kitchen.

Disliked Unclean toilets and basic showers with erratic water temperature. Limited information on tourism in the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything about Watertop farm is fantastic.…

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Shirley C. 1 review

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything about Watertop farm is fantastic. Such a chilled, relaxing break. Lots to do and see. The most beautiful walks, waterfalls and animals. The views are outstanding. Toilets and showers are spotless. Very well kept site and loved the fact its in a working farm. Seen some sheep getting sheared and had freshest eggs ever. First class! Would recommend to everyone. We eill definately be back. Thank you for this gem!

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Second visit, great spot for camping…

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Samantha S. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Second visit, great spot for camping and site seeing on the coast. Lovely views and good campers kitchen. Nice to walk around to see the farm.

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A very pleasant camping. Clean sanitaires,…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A very pleasant camping. Clean sanitaires, calm atmosphere. Lovely trails around. Perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good facilities…

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Kasie J. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good facilities

Disliked Not a lot to do on campsite and communal area needs doing up

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Location and really friendly. Good facilities…

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Paul R. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Location and really friendly. Good facilities too

Disliked Nothing

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Monster slide…

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Graham K. 1 review

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Monster slide

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Facilities clean, firewood and fire pits…

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Marty M. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Facilities clean, firewood and fire pits available onsite, quiet and peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Watertop Farm

188 Cushendall Road

Ballyvoy

Ballycastle

Co. Antrim

Northern Ireland

BT54 6RN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.17331°N
6.13432°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Hikers should definitely pack their walking boots; there are a myriad routes close by, ranging from the soaring cliffs at Fair Head (10 minutes’ drive to the car park) to Ronan’s Way along the Glendun River (15 minutes) and the bracing coastal routes in the Causeway Coast National Landscape, taking in the truly spectacular basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway (half an hour). When a day on the beach beckons, Murlough Bay is a secluded shingle expanse ideal for rock pooling, while Cushendun Beach (both 15 minutes) is a wide sweep of soft sand curling round a bay. The site is also about 40 minutes from the famed surfing beaches around Portrush on Antrim’s north coast. Springing to fame as a ‘Game of Thrones’ location, The Dark Hedges (25 minutes) are a twisting, turning avenue of beech trees planted in the 18th century. Equally stunning and mysterious is Loughareema (half an hour’s walk), a ‘vanishing lake’ that fills and empties at random. It can be reached on foot from the site.

Food and drink

  • Shorebird Coffee Hut 7.5 km
  • Marconi 7.6 km
  • Pizza Haven 7.7 km
  • Morton 7.7 km
  • Mary McBrides 7.9 km
  • The Corner 7.9 km
  • The Cellar 8 km
  • Central Bar 8 km

Public transport

  • Marine Corner 7.6 km
  • Marine Circle 7.6 km
  • Market Street 8.1 km

Groceries

  • Costcutter 7.9 km
  • Spar 8.2 km
  • Spar 8.4 km
  • Eurospar 8.6 km

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Must see

Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland 25.1 km

National Trust

Carrick-a-Rede 15.5 km

Giant's Causeway 25 km

Portstewart Strand 37.5 km

Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House 43.6 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

RATHLIN (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/03/2006) 14.9 km

LARNE LOUGH ISLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/1998) 45.3 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Watertop Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Watertop Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Watertop Farm? Hikers should definitely pack their walking boots; there are a myriad routes close by, ranging from the soaring cliffs at Fair Head (10 minutes’ drive to the car park) to Ronan’s Way … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Watertop Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  14:00 –  21:00
    Depart by:  11:00

    Late departures/early arrivals are welcome to wait in the spacious car park area.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Watertop Farm? From €23.31 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.